Description
A vibrant, umami-rich pasta dish featuring roasted tomatoes and caramelized garlic. This simple yet indulgent recipe highlights seasonal produce, offering sweet-tangy flavors and silken texture, perfect for weeknights or summer feasts.
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) pasta of choice
2 tbsp olive oil
500g ripe tomatoes, halved
4 cloves garlic
1 tsp salt
Fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
In a single layer on a baking sheet, arrange tomatoes cut-side up and press garlic cloves into a small dish
Drizzle olive oil over tomatoes and sprinkle with salt
Roast for 30-35 minutes, until tomatoes blister and garlic is golden and softened
Cook pasta according to package instructions, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water
Toss roasted tomatoes and garlic into cooked pasta, adding oil and pasta water as needed for sauce consistency
Notes
For heartier version, add cooked chickpeas or sautéed spinach
Chill leftovers for 2 hours to make chilled summer salad pasta
Works best with garden-fresh tomatoes (heirloom or vine-ripened)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg